Drones

US CENTCOM standing up Rapid Employment Joint Task Force

“The new task force will synergize existing efforts among our service components and support Secretary Hegseth’s drive to rapidly equip our warriors," said CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper.

Lockheed’s Skunk Works reveals Vectis stealth drone, eyeing first flight in 2027

An executive from the secretive development lab said the drone, expected to fly in two years, wasn’t designed for any particular competition, but didn’t rule out the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

Northrop Grumman’s AI testbed will fly for the first time this fall, company says

Northrop’s new Prism software will not only fly the aircraft but also allow partner companies to plug-and-play all sorts of software modules for different missions and special equipment, Northrop Grumman's Dan Salluce told reporters.

Lasers in the field: Iron Beam clears last test before operational use

The Israeli MoD called today’s news a “global technological and engineering breakthrough.”

The Break Out: A Golden Dome prize pool and Project Octopus [VIDEO]

Diving into a proposed prize pool for space-based interceptors, and a look at Project Octopus, this week on The Weekly Break Out.

Army launches VC-style model FUZE program to invest early in promising military tech

The Army Innovation Program is "shifting to this more deliberate, spiralized approach, where we can have rapid tech upgrades and tech refreshes throughout the life cycle,” the program's director said.

UK commits to mass production of Ukrainian-made interceptor drones

Under Project Octopus, the UK MoD anticipates that the system “will help Ukraine defend against aerial attacks such as Russia’s reckless overnight attack against western Ukraine."

HII, Shield AI ink partnership to advance drone autonomy software

The new partnership focuses on HII’s Odyssey software suite and Shield AI’s Hivemind mission autonomy software.

Australia signs contract with Anduril for Ghost Shark autonomous underwater vehicle

Australia will invest 1.7 billion AUD (1.13 billion USD) for the delivery, maintenance and continued development of the Ghost Shark in Australia over the next five years, according to a news release today issued by the Australian Department of Defence.

Report: US counter-drone defenses ‘insufficient’ as China scales up unmanned capabilities

Stacie Pettyjohn, a co-author of the new Center for New American Security study, told Breaking Defense the US should focus on three c-UAS tactics.

Poland shoots down Russian drones in its airspace

"This is an act of aggression that posed a real threat to the safety of our citizens," said the Operational Command of Poland’s Armed Forces on social media platform X.

Shipbuilder HII unveils Romulus unmanned surface vessel

The first Romulus is expected to be completed in about 12 months and once production is up and running, the company expects to build up to six vessels concurrently and deliver four or five per year.